Crime & Safety

Man Killed in St. Pete Shooting Identified

St. Petersburg Police say a man died from a gunshot wound late Tuesday evening.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating the Tuesday night death of a 25-year-old man.

According to the agency, the man was brought to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg around 10:18 p.m., suffering from a gunshot wound. He died from the injuries.

Police released the man's identity Wednesday afternoon. He is Lerry Danny Marius, 25, of St. Petersburg.

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Police have classified the case as a homicide.

No further information is being released at this time.

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